A few lights ales tonight. Very nice they were too.
Always a favourite, first up...
Trooper- Launched in 2013, Trooper is an award winning Premium British Beer that has sold over 15 million pints worldwide. Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickson worked with Robinsons to develop a beer which has true depth of character. Malt flavours and citric notes from a unique blend of Bobek, Goldings and Cascade hops dominate this deep golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon.
The Trooper song was originally inspired by ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’. It took place at the Battle of Balaclava (1854) during the Crimean War when 600 British cavalry courageously charged the massed Russian artillery. This gallant but foolhardy assault resulted in a massive loss of life and came about due to a misunderstanding of an order given by the Commanding Officer, Lord Raglan.
#trooper#trooperbeer#ironmaiden#brucedickinson#bri#britishbeer#robinsons#robinsonsbrewery#4.7%
Citra- The first UK brewery to commercially brew with CITRA back in 2009 and such we’re its unique qualities this single hop variety beer became a permanent fixture #citra#oakhamales#4.6%
Firecatcher- The warming hints of honeyed nectar will spark the intense & sharp gooseberry flames. A refreshingly crisp catch smouldering in citrus aromas that will leave you glowing inside #wychwood#wychwoodfirecatcher#3.5%#me#pictureoftheday#picoftheday#instapic#instagood#beer #britishbeer #instabeer#instabeers#instabeerporn#goodvibes#nicevibes#lovely

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Just finished reading through the life of one of the most talented individual, and most iconic singer in the world.
It was a treat to be able to learn about Bruce Dickinson’s youth, family, life in school, early bands, Iron Maiden, solo tours, flying, fencing and finally beating cancer.
He’s heavy metal singer, song writter, commercial pilot, pro fencer, radio show host, movie screenwriter, author, motovational/business speaker, investor, and known as the “Air Raid Siren.”
Incredible life, and had the chance to see him with Iron Maiden in Montreal, April 1st 2016. He spoke (very well) French the entire show. April 2nd, I watched as he took off in the plane’s Boeing 747, as the captain.
Thank you Bruce for your music and story. Looking forward to hopefully see Iron Maiden once again in the near future. 😊👍🎵🤘✈️ #IronMaiden#BruceDickinson#WhatDoesThisButtonDo

In lack of a better stuff to post, (I have some album commentary and such coming relatively soon though!) have some more photos from Helsinki 31.07.2013. As those I've posted before, these two are also taken by me (/@rantsula ) Hardcore fans immediately recognize that it is Seventh Son of a Seventh Son they're playing here. Witnessing that one (and other Seventh Tour inspired stuff) live was something I dreamed about for years. I remember being absolutely thrilled when they announced the Maiden England tour - the return Seventh Son theme and the icebergs on stage! This particular song, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son was the theatrical centerpiece of the show and naturally one of the highlights. Bruce's pefrormance was pretty amazing (you can tell he loved the drama in this song) and the reworked scribe Eddie prop (with candles) from the original Seventh Tour was absolutely gorgeous; as a side note, that coat Bruce was wearing during this song is definitely one his coolest stage outfits so far!
#brucedickinson#steveharris#nickomcbrain#adriansmith#davemurray#janickgers#ironmaiden#ironmaidenlive#sev#seventhsoneventhson #seventhson #maidenengland#maidenengland2013#edd#eddiethehead #eddie #heavymetal#ironmaidenfan#con#concertphotography #concertphoto